The Newberg Graphic November 30 1911 Editor Comment
The Newberg Graphic notes the cigarette habit as a Thanksgiving topic with a message aimed at boys and young men. The issue lists publication details and pricing for 1911.
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1911
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes the cigarette habit as a Thanksgiving topic with a message aimed at boys and young men. The issue lists publication details and pricing for 1911.
A Santa Barbara man is accused of abusing his wife after she made a church contribution. The case suggests a history of prior abuse.
Readers are urged to reuse fallen leaves for mulching rather than burning. The piece promotes leaves as a natural soil restoration, benefiting rose bushes shrubs and general garden health.
Governor West vows no executions in Oregon while in office. Critics argue he cannot nullify the capital punishment law for murder, but supporters say capital punishment does not reduce crime and the law’s intent is disputed.
The article argues that even a hard surfaced street would quickly accumulate dirt if left uncleaned for a month, noting that surface streets see heavy wear and dirt buildup despite cleaning efforts. It uses Main and First streets as examples of expected dirt recurrences after annual cleanups.
A McMinnville attorney says he once voted against woman suffrage but now supports it. He notes others on the way home from a school election share the changed view. He cites Washington Idaho and California granting ballots and suggests Oregon men are being influenced toward support.
A writer recalls a morning when men mocked Christian churches and the idea that God loves a cheerful giver. He argues civilizations owe a debt to Christianity and the Bible, much like children owe debt to their mothers. He notes some individuals linger to gain benefits from church work while blasting its deeds.
The column defends shade trees and condemns litter by leaf drop, praises Portland and Berkeley tree policies, notes Newberg residents' tree planting, and laments a tar attack case where Mary Chamberlain was harmed while male assailants faced later scrutiny.
Lincoln Center Kansas has been at the center of national attention as court news and scandal chatter surround ongoing cases. Local officials and residents await developments while pundits speculate on potential outcomes and wider impact.
H J Moors recalls meeting Robert Louis Stevenson upon the Equator in Apia harbor in December 1889. Moors describes Stevenson as about thirty in appearance but older in fact, slight mustache, hair to the neck, and an enigmatic, magnetic gaze that suggested a literary genius.
In the 1860s John Burroughs sought a government post in the Treasury. He arrived unannounced with poems and naturalist references, impressing Hugh McCulloch with honesty and literary credentials. Burroughs was hired as a treasury clerk on that basis, a rare case of poetic appeal securing a civil service position.
An old backwoodsman famed in Abraham Lincoln stories relates a close call with a wildcat. He explains how he watched the animal through a crack and fired quickly missing his first shot before a hurried second attempt.
The housekeeper quips to Joshua saying it is nothing but a small bag on an eyebrow, playfully downplaying the apparent injury. The exchange has a light tone and implies a domestic setting with affectionate ribbing.
A prominent citizen’s death sparks street debates on his fortune with figures ranging from twenty five thousand to forty thousand. A politician notes the crowd’s questions about debts and implies mortality may settle claims differently.
At breakfast Mr. Skillings, in a pleased mood, muses aloud about being a husband who kicks the coffee mug when it’s cold. Mrs. Skillings replies that such behavior would surely make it hot for him.
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